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Research programme:

Demonstrations

• Small scale dairying in an integrated farming system
• Vetiver nursery & erosion control demo
• Co- research with Department Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:
• Charcoal production
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 Farm Services at Dundee Research Station are responsible for general running and maintenance on the Farm, to produce hay and maize as required and to provide services to enable Sections to conduct research.

 Maize production

• 15 ha for Silage
• 15 ha maize pr...

 We provide the following services to our clients: 

• Agricultural Research Services
• Problem Identification
• Plan and design research
• Conduct Research
• Analyse, publish and communicate findings
• Provide training on request
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History

In the early 1960’s there was a request from farmers in the dry phase of the Tall Grassveld of KZN for guidance in the use and development of this area, especially with regards to the management of sandy soils.  It was agreed that a research station should be established to meet those needs....